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they need to quickly state the energy portfolio and decide on the use of nuclear energy in the first half of next year. >> reporter: people in japan are frustrated because they don't know where their country's energy policy is headed and what the future holds for nuclear power. they want clarity. prime minister abe's decision on this issue will face plenty of scrutiny and will be among the first of many tests for his administration. nhk world, tokyo. >>> china is building up its military presence in the asia pacific region. the question is how southeast asian countries will need with the neighbor's growing clout. we have details on different positions two countries are taking on china. >> nhk has obtained information that sheds light on the stances they are taking on china and we start with the philippines which is stationing marines on the spratly islands. nhk world reports. >> reporter: the philippines and china and malaysia and brunei claim sovereignty over all or some of the spratly's, high ranking military officers say their country has started to deploy marines in nine islands
they need to quickly state the energy portfolio and decide on the use of nuclear energy in the first half of next year. >> reporter: people in japan are frustrated because they don't know where their country's energy policy is headed and what the future holds for nuclear power. they want clarity. prime minister abe's decision on this issue will face plenty of scrutiny and will be among the first of many tests for his administration. nhk world, tokyo. >>> china is building up its...
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the government is promoting energy-saving technologies and renewable energy, but for now, coal and natural gas have replaced nuclear energy as the main sources of power. >> so what will happen if government leaders withdraw from this target? >> well, as you know, the fight against climate change is a global issue. negotiators from around the world are trying to agree on new climate treaty by 2015. they hope to cover all measures including managing economies such as china and india. experts on climate change say if the japanese government weakens its target, it will be hard for the negotiations. >> so what next? >> the new energy policy announced on wednesday is still a broad outline. we are still waiting for the details. an expert says government officials should give more consideration to climate change as they debate energy policy. >> i think it's necessary for the government to let the people know that both the nuclear policy and the climate change is important and we need to tackle those two issues in a parallel manner. >> government officicals say they finalize their plans on how to r
the government is promoting energy-saving technologies and renewable energy, but for now, coal and natural gas have replaced nuclear energy as the main sources of power. >> so what will happen if government leaders withdraw from this target? >> well, as you know, the fight against climate change is a global issue. negotiators from around the world are trying to agree on new climate treaty by 2015. they hope to cover all measures including managing economies such as china and india....
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. >> are prime minister abe says he and his minister also devote energy to foreign policy. he says they will strengthen diplomatic and security policies. >> translator: we should rebuild our diplomacy to protect our national interests. we are facing many challenges in our relations with china, south korea and even with the united states on which japan's security is based. strengthening japan/ize lie yans is the first step toward rebuilding japan's diplomacy and security. >> abe promised the central government will take the lead in rebuilding disaster-hit regions in northeastern japan, especially fukushima prefecture, home to the damaged nuclear plant. the new prime minister says he will achieve results as soon as possible to redeem the trust of the japanese people. >>> prime minister abe's launched his cabinet tuesday after the top lawmakers elected him to the top job. both houses of parliament elected abe as prime minister, a post he held between 2006 and 2007. abe is the first politician in 64 years to return to the position after resigning. his liberal democrats ruled ja
. >> are prime minister abe says he and his minister also devote energy to foreign policy. he says they will strengthen diplomatic and security policies. >> translator: we should rebuild our diplomacy to protect our national interests. we are facing many challenges in our relations with china, south korea and even with the united states on which japan's security is based. strengthening japan/ize lie yans is the first step toward rebuilding japan's diplomacy and security. >>...
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the second would have nuclear power provide 15% of the country's energy. under the third option, japan would return to the same nuclear power reliance as before the accident. between 20 and 25%. many residents criticize the government officials for how they managed previous hearings. some of the speakers at those meetings stood up in favor of nuclear power. it turns out they were in fact employees of electric utilities. the official change their protocol in fukushima. they banned employees and triple the number of speakers. >> translator: do you need the sort of energy that sacrifices the lives of people that work at the plant? numbers are not what we're talking about here. >> translator: i hope that as much of our intelligence as possible can be used for the development of the best technology for generating renewable natural energy. >> reporter: others asked whether government leaders would even consider the suggestions in making decisions. >> translator: i hope future policy reflects our opinion. >> translator: they are letting us vent frustration. >> re
the second would have nuclear power provide 15% of the country's energy. under the third option, japan would return to the same nuclear power reliance as before the accident. between 20 and 25%. many residents criticize the government officials for how they managed previous hearings. some of the speakers at those meetings stood up in favor of nuclear power. it turns out they were in fact employees of electric utilities. the official change their protocol in fukushima. they banned employees and...
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france is a global leader in nuclear energy. authorities there have selected a potential disposal site. they say that the facility will be operational by 2025. german officials have decided on a location, but they put those plans on hold after fukushima. officials in the united states were considering a facility in nevada. but those plans are also on hold, having been blocked by the obama administration. authorities in japan intend to build a disposal facility, but have yet to decide on a location. the counterparts in finland are well on their way. engineers have already started excavating on underground facility. >> reporter: the final solution, deep below ground in finland, workers are digging a permanent disposal site for spent nuclear fuel. the work is taking place near a small town about 200 kilometers from the capital helsinkhelsink. the government chose the site in 2000, after surveying about 100 locations around the country. the construction work is being done by a company set up by two finnish power companies. the compa
france is a global leader in nuclear energy. authorities there have selected a potential disposal site. they say that the facility will be operational by 2025. german officials have decided on a location, but they put those plans on hold after fukushima. officials in the united states were considering a facility in nevada. but those plans are also on hold, having been blocked by the obama administration. authorities in japan intend to build a disposal facility, but have yet to decide on a...
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nhk asked an atomic energy expert on the meaning of the projection. >> translator: to prevent a disaster, it's important to prepare for the worst case scenario. the projection is meaningful because it gives us a picture of what's likely to happen. >>> japan's two biggest cable television companies plan to integrate their businesses by autumn next year. the group called for tighter discipline and a row view on how american troops are educated on human rights. they also sought faster efforts to realine and downside efforts on u.s. bases in okinawa. >> the armed forces agreement is at least what the people hope for. i hope the government takes our voices into account. >> okinawa police say there's been 100 cases of rape or attempted rape between 1972 amend 2011. 1972 was when the prefecture converted over to japanese rule. massive protests follow the crime. after the latest incident, a rally is being planned for later this month in the city. the two suspects were stationed there. okinawa city officials are announces plans to -- they say they're expecting about 1,500 participants. >>> facebo
nhk asked an atomic energy expert on the meaning of the projection. >> translator: to prevent a disaster, it's important to prepare for the worst case scenario. the projection is meaningful because it gives us a picture of what's likely to happen. >>> japan's two biggest cable television companies plan to integrate their businesses by autumn next year. the group called for tighter discipline and a row view on how american troops are educated on human rights. they also sought...
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. >> what kind of effect could this report have on the ongoing debate over nuclear energy in japan? >> right. we have 50 reactors in japan and 48 reactors remain shut down. they need to pass new tests before operators can fire them up again. the chairman of the committee declined to comment on the government decision to restart two units at the ohi facility. but the reports stress that, despite the scope of their investigation, they still know very little about the root causes of the fukushima accident, along with the health and environmental implications. so this conclusion could raise questions for the public regarding the ability of the government and nuclear authorities to promptly assess whether reactors should be restarted. >> all right. thanks for that. >>> violence in eastern baghdad, a car exploded on monday morning. the blast wound 31. several explosions occurred in the northern province a group fired kills 14 soldiers. attacks appeared to have been coordinated as they all happened during a short period on monday morning. security in iraq has been deteriorating. j from jan
. >> what kind of effect could this report have on the ongoing debate over nuclear energy in japan? >> right. we have 50 reactors in japan and 48 reactors remain shut down. they need to pass new tests before operators can fire them up again. the chairman of the committee declined to comment on the government decision to restart two units at the ohi facility. but the reports stress that, despite the scope of their investigation, they still know very little about the root causes of...
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the atomic energy society of japan set up a committee of 40 specialists from universities and research institutes across the country. the panel's mandate is to pinpoint why the accident happened. officials from the government and tokyo electric power company will be interviewed as part of the investigation. they will issue a report by december 2013. >> translator: well reevaluate the atomic society itself and figure out why it failed it prevent the accident. we will reform it if necessary. >> but the new team is coming up against criticism. its experts are all from the same society and their first meeting was held behind closed doors. panels set up by the diet and government have already released reports but many questions remain unanswered. >>> transportation officials in many countries are introducing or expanding high speed rail networks. japanese firms are hoping to be a part of the effort. the people at the central japan railway company have unveiled a new bullet train fitted with state of the art safety features. nhk world has more. >> this is a new model called n 700a. it was sh
the atomic energy society of japan set up a committee of 40 specialists from universities and research institutes across the country. the panel's mandate is to pinpoint why the accident happened. officials from the government and tokyo electric power company will be interviewed as part of the investigation. they will issue a report by december 2013. >> translator: well reevaluate the atomic society itself and figure out why it failed it prevent the accident. we will reform it if...
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they've also debated the future use of atomic energy. now there are concerns about the biproduct of the nuclear process. highly radioactive waste. nhk has learned top scientists are going to urge the government to rethink its final disposal plan for his waste. we've obtained a draft proposal by the science council. the government says there are approximately 235,000 containers filled with highly radioactive waste. each one is about a meter long and almost half a meter wide and they weigh half a ton. utilities store them in stainless steel containers. the nuclear waste inside is a glass-like liquid so it's solid. because of its dangerous nature it needs to be stored away from people and the environment. the government decided on its final disposal plan 12 years ago. crews would bury the waste deeper than 300 meters underground for tens of thousands of years. but members of the science council are questioning that idea. their draft proposal says science has its limits and japan's frequent earthquakes and active volcanoes make it difficult
they've also debated the future use of atomic energy. now there are concerns about the biproduct of the nuclear process. highly radioactive waste. nhk has learned top scientists are going to urge the government to rethink its final disposal plan for his waste. we've obtained a draft proposal by the science council. the government says there are approximately 235,000 containers filled with highly radioactive waste. each one is about a meter long and almost half a meter wide and they weigh half a...
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peaceful use of the nuclear energy and the other is the peaceful use for outer space. actually using outer space with the launch and show you the time of december. a little bit before december, south korea had time launch their own satellite. they delayed the launch and during the preparation, no one complained. no one criticized. whenever north korea did something with the missile launch, anyone in the international community cannot accept it. therefore some of them admit that north korea has a right to launch missiles into outer space. >> we are talking about two missiles. plus it's december, not the best of months. >> that's right. yeah. it's a quite unusual one. they strongly indicated that the 100 day hold to succeed, but they understand about the product because in the winter time and using the fuel is quite unstable and weather conditions are not so good. >> despite that they are willing to take the risk. >> that's right. yes because again -- the independent sovereignty are quite important. they are much more precious than the peace. even though they are 100 tod
peaceful use of the nuclear energy and the other is the peaceful use for outer space. actually using outer space with the launch and show you the time of december. a little bit before december, south korea had time launch their own satellite. they delayed the launch and during the preparation, no one complained. no one criticized. whenever north korea did something with the missile launch, anyone in the international community cannot accept it. therefore some of them admit that north korea has...
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the hotter the panels, the less energy they produce. in summer, when their surfaces can hit 60 degrees celsius, they are 20% less efficient. one way to keep the temperature down is by sprinkling them with water. however, water evaporates quickly and the cost of using so much water actually drives up operating costs. so the company tried using ceramics underneath the solar panels. ceramics absorb water and that water evaporates slowly. that means less water is needed to cool down the panels. under the glass surface of panel is the layer of silicon that generates electricity. the ceramic underlay retains water, so the temperature can be kept down without having to add water continuously. the company has found that by making the ceramics into flat panels they can reduce the temperature by seven degrees. its next target is to bring that down by over ten degrees. >> translator: if this approach can be developed for use on people's houses, much more power can be generated than at present. >> reporter: another company is focusing on maximizing
the hotter the panels, the less energy they produce. in summer, when their surfaces can hit 60 degrees celsius, they are 20% less efficient. one way to keep the temperature down is by sprinkling them with water. however, water evaporates quickly and the cost of using so much water actually drives up operating costs. so the company tried using ceramics underneath the solar panels. ceramics absorb water and that water evaporates slowly. that means less water is needed to cool down the panels....
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tepco is losing its coverage from the japan atomic energy insurance pool. 23 nonlife insurers established the organization. the group decided last august it would not renew the company's contract. the utility deposited the funds friday with the tokyo legal affairs bureau. the science and technology ministry says the payment is the first of its kind by a power company. tepco says the utility is still seeking coverage from private sector insurers. next we go to bangkok to find out what's going on in the region. >>> in myanmar dozens of political prisoners have been released as part of an amnesty by the government another sign the country the moving tentatively towards democracy. it could encourage western countries to consider lifting economic sanctions against southeast asia's most reclusive nation. myanmar says 651 prisoners were included in the presidential pardon. and nhk correspondent outside a jail confirms that political detainees were among those released. freed inmates were reunited with loved ones and supporters. organizations that campaign for the rereese of political prisoners s
tepco is losing its coverage from the japan atomic energy insurance pool. 23 nonlife insurers established the organization. the group decided last august it would not renew the company's contract. the utility deposited the funds friday with the tokyo legal affairs bureau. the science and technology ministry says the payment is the first of its kind by a power company. tepco says the utility is still seeking coverage from private sector insurers. next we go to bangkok to find out what's going on...
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so they're teaming with members to focus on switching to renewable energy. it's truly a unique wind power plant. >> reporter: the planned power plant in fukushima will be built offshore and the entire facility will be floating. the global output of wind-power generation has been growing 20% a year. europe has been installing offshore turbines mounted on structures fixed to the seabed. in contrast, japan is on its way to introduce floating wind turbines, more fit to be built in its deep coastal waters. the government is set to start an experimental run to check its feasibility. a substation will also be built offshore. electricity generated there will be delivered to consumers on land via submarine cables. here, an experiment is under way to build floaters that will keep wind turbines from gets displaced by wave shocks. japan hopes to develop floating power plants that are resilient to tsunami and typhoon and export the cutting-edge technology. in a nationwide project, the university of tokyo and ten japanese companies are undertaking the challenge to build w
so they're teaming with members to focus on switching to renewable energy. it's truly a unique wind power plant. >> reporter: the planned power plant in fukushima will be built offshore and the entire facility will be floating. the global output of wind-power generation has been growing 20% a year. europe has been installing offshore turbines mounted on structures fixed to the seabed. in contrast, japan is on its way to introduce floating wind turbines, more fit to be built in its deep...
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four use tuesday is on energy policy and how the future of nuclear power is dividing the nation. >>> republican renaissance electronics is getting $2.4 billion in financial assistance. they announced they'll receive capital injections or loans totally $2.3 billion from a state-backed fun that innovation network of japan. eight japanese manufacturers including panasonic will provide over $140 million. they will hold a majority stake in renaissance after the investment. they incurred significant losses because of the excess production capacity. it's planning to sell or close half of its 18 plants in the country to slim down. the company has cut 7,000 jobs and does plan to eliminate 5,000 more. now a u.s. investment fund had also proposed capital injection for the company. but the japanese government and manufacturers preferred a domestic rescue-package to help keep the company's microchip technology within the country. leading japanese retailer aeon has started cambodia's biggest shopping mall. the prime minister and 4,000 people attend ad groundbreaking ceremony on monday. >> reporter
four use tuesday is on energy policy and how the future of nuclear power is dividing the nation. >>> republican renaissance electronics is getting $2.4 billion in financial assistance. they announced they'll receive capital injections or loans totally $2.3 billion from a state-backed fun that innovation network of japan. eight japanese manufacturers including panasonic will provide over $140 million. they will hold a majority stake in renaissance after the investment. they incurred...
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energy policy has emerged as one of the biggest points of contention in this election. at the heart of the debate is the notion of health, both of people and the japanese economic. nhk world reports. >> reporter: ken has done everything he can think of it to save electricity. he understands what's at stake after what happened in fukushima. he's hoping he and his neighbors can reduce their dependence on nuclear power. >> translator: i'd like to see which politicians will take concrete steps to deal with nuclear power. i'll choose the one who shares my way of thinking. >> reporter: the fukushima disaster forced people in japan to think about where their energy comes from. nuclear power accounted for 26% of the supply before the accident. the government plans to raise that to 45% by 2030. japan has 54 nuclear reactors. the accident prompted operators to shut them down one by one for safety inspections. by this past may all of them were offline. but the people who ran the utilities feared they wouldn't be able to supply businesses and consumers with enough power during the
energy policy has emerged as one of the biggest points of contention in this election. at the heart of the debate is the notion of health, both of people and the japanese economic. nhk world reports. >> reporter: ken has done everything he can think of it to save electricity. he understands what's at stake after what happened in fukushima. he's hoping he and his neighbors can reduce their dependence on nuclear power. >> translator: i'd like to see which politicians will take...
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japanese politicians promised to rework the country's energy policy following last year's accident at fukushima daiichi. prime minister yoshihiko noda announced details of that policy last week. he said his government would steer the country toward a nuclear-free future, but a final decision by his cabinet has turned a clear commitment into more of a vague idea. nhk world explains. >> reporter: members of prime minister noda's cabinet are playing defense. critics say they backed away from a plan to rid japan of nuclear power. but ministers stress their new energy policy hasn't changed. >> translator: the new policy sets a clear direction, while keeping a degree of flexibility to account for changing circumstances. the government remains faithful to the proposal worked out last week. >> reporter: that proposal says japan would stop building new nuclear power plants, and take other measures. in order to phase out atomic energy by 2030. however the cabinet didn't sign off on the idea. instead, ministers say they'll be taking the document into consideration as they call for continued effo
japanese politicians promised to rework the country's energy policy following last year's accident at fukushima daiichi. prime minister yoshihiko noda announced details of that policy last week. he said his government would steer the country toward a nuclear-free future, but a final decision by his cabinet has turned a clear commitment into more of a vague idea. nhk world explains. >> reporter: members of prime minister noda's cabinet are playing defense. critics say they backed away from...
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saving and renewable energies. that's what's required from us now more than ever. >> ministries and agencies will streamline their policies by the end of august. the results of this effort will be reflected in budgetary requests for the next fiscal year. >>> intense fighting between syrian government forces and opposition troops in the country's second biggest city is forcing residents to flee. a senior united nations official says 200,000 people have flooded out of aleppo in the past two days. soldiers loyal to president bashar al assad are using tanks and fighter jets to pound opposition strongholds. u.n. urntth undersecretary-general valerie amos says billions took refuge over the weekend in schools and other public buildings outside the northern city. it displaced residents requiring food, hygiene products and other emergency aid. she also says the red crescent society and u.n. agencies are attempting to deliver supplies. amos is calling on all people involved not to target civilians and to give aid workers saf
saving and renewable energies. that's what's required from us now more than ever. >> ministries and agencies will streamline their policies by the end of august. the results of this effort will be reflected in budgetary requests for the next fiscal year. >>> intense fighting between syrian government forces and opposition troops in the country's second biggest city is forcing residents to flee. a senior united nations official says 200,000 people have flooded out of aleppo in the...
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if we can start commercial production, methane hydrate will be one of the few domestically produced energy resources. >> it is believed the test site could supply the equivalent of about 14 years of natural gas consumption. next we go to bangkok to find out what's going on in the region. >> pakistan's supreme court says it will charge the prime minister with contempt. the case seeks further pressure on the prime minister from the judiciary at the same time as he faces strained ties with the military. the court said on thursday that the prime minister will be indicted on february 13th. it had ordered him to reopen a corruption investigation against the president dating back to the 1990's. but he told the court last month that in his opinion, the president had immunity from prosecution. he did not comply with the order to reinvestigate the case. if he continues to refuse and is found guilty of contempt, he will be disqualified from parliament and ejected from power. his latest troubles come on top of tensions with the military after rumors surfaced in october that the president had sent a me
if we can start commercial production, methane hydrate will be one of the few domestically produced energy resources. >> it is believed the test site could supply the equivalent of about 14 years of natural gas consumption. next we go to bangkok to find out what's going on in the region. >> pakistan's supreme court says it will charge the prime minister with contempt. the case seeks further pressure on the prime minister from the judiciary at the same time as he faces strained ties...
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but they're doing it in a very energy efficient way. that's because last year's disaster prompted people to con serve electricity. so the goal here is to combine the most energy efficient new lighting technology with dynamic one of a kind scenery. the art piece you see behind me, it's created by artists who call themselves mirror bullets. this one uses l.e.d. the cool es part is that it requires audience involvement. it's gigantic egg shaped mirror ball turns on when somebody sits on this bike so with pedal power it gets electricity and changes the do lores. let's take a look at another piece of art. there's also a piece here called b oour ballumination. here's another interactive work of address, when you hold hands one of the exhibit staff, it gives off a glow of their shirt. the piece is meant to represent the spark people feel when they interact with one another. but this event isn't just about huge lighting displays, it also hases some performances, photo contests, galleries and work ships where people can learn about the latest li
but they're doing it in a very energy efficient way. that's because last year's disaster prompted people to con serve electricity. so the goal here is to combine the most energy efficient new lighting technology with dynamic one of a kind scenery. the art piece you see behind me, it's created by artists who call themselves mirror bullets. this one uses l.e.d. the cool es part is that it requires audience involvement. it's gigantic egg shaped mirror ball turns on when somebody sits on this bike...
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larger packages, for example, if there is room for increasing income tax or inheritance tax or even energy taxes, then i think there will be much, much larger packages, which might put the japanese fiscal situations in a more balanced way. and also, i think on the expenditure side, the japanese people want, the japanese government to cut back on expenditures. for example, the number of politicians or bureaucrats, there's room for farther cutting back. >> prime minister noda was very passionate about this, risking his political career on this. do you think the markets are seeing this as a strong, confident move by him which will play well in the markets, or was the prime minister gambling with japan's economic future? >> i think there is some element of gambling, a lot of uncertainties on what will happen over next several months as a result of this actions. so it is a little premature to say that japanese as a result of this japanese economy is not on the right track. i think there is some need for more close careful assessment of a japanese economy. >> that was nezu, executive fellow at t
larger packages, for example, if there is room for increasing income tax or inheritance tax or even energy taxes, then i think there will be much, much larger packages, which might put the japanese fiscal situations in a more balanced way. and also, i think on the expenditure side, the japanese people want, the japanese government to cut back on expenditures. for example, the number of politicians or bureaucrats, there's room for farther cutting back. >> prime minister noda was very...
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it's the first time the country hasn't been using atomic energy in 42 years. reactors must pass new safety tests before they can go back online because of the accident at fukushima daiichi. >>> the next generation of nuclear engineers is in japan. they are taking part in a program run by the international atomic energy agency. the young professionals will learn about nuclear power and they'll also study the accident at the fukushima daiichi plant. the engineers have gathered in the village of tokai north of tokyo. the iaea program is aimed at producing capable managers in the field of atomic energy. many of those taking part in the nuclear management energy school are from asia and africa. the program will last three weeks. participants will look at the latest developments in nuclear power generation. they will be able to compare notes on the use of this energy source around the world. >> i want to understand about nuclear sector from starting point to the end point. why the world needs nuclear energy. >> participants will visit fukushima prefecture to learn a
it's the first time the country hasn't been using atomic energy in 42 years. reactors must pass new safety tests before they can go back online because of the accident at fukushima daiichi. >>> the next generation of nuclear engineers is in japan. they are taking part in a program run by the international atomic energy agency. the young professionals will learn about nuclear power and they'll also study the accident at the fukushima daiichi plant. the engineers have gathered in the...
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is now reviewing its energy policy and seeking public input on the nation's dependence on nuclear power generation. small japanese businesses are making sales pitches at a trade fair in beijing. they are hoping to break into china's huge market despite recent signs of an economic slowdown in the country. some 130 firms are taking part in the fair on tuesday. it is sponsored by the external trade organization. the fair features 1500 products, including tableware and cosmetics. >> japanese products are carefully made and their quality is good. i think they will attract rich people in china. >> sales meetings also took place with some 300 chinese companies participating. japanese officials were trying hard to market their products. >> translator: the japanese economy is in poor shape and china has more potential, a large population and its market is essential for us. >> here are the latest market figures. >>> a fishing boat with a group of activists from hong kong will head alone to the senkaku islands after taiwanese activists dropped their plan to sail and join them there. china and taiw
is now reviewing its energy policy and seeking public input on the nation's dependence on nuclear power generation. small japanese businesses are making sales pitches at a trade fair in beijing. they are hoping to break into china's huge market despite recent signs of an economic slowdown in the country. some 130 firms are taking part in the fair on tuesday. it is sponsored by the external trade organization. the fair features 1500 products, including tableware and cosmetics. >> japanese...
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build a gas pipeline from turkmenistan, the long-delayed project could help ease pakistan's chronic energy shortages. it's also attracts attention from the united states as a possible way of adding pressure on iran. we have a report from islamabad. >> reporter: this involves construction of an 1,800-long kilometer pipeline to supply natural gas from turkmenistan to afghanistan, pakistan, and india. turkmenistan has some of the world's largest reserves of natural gas. u.s. firms initially drew up similar plans in the 1990s. asian development bank joined in 2002 with a feasibility study. but the project among the deteriorating situation in afghanistan. they met in turkmenistan on wednesday and agreed to quickly proceed with the plan. the agreement is due to last for 30 years, and cause higher prices for the gas. the agreement is likely to attract the attention of the united states. pakistan is building another pipeline to receive gas from iran. the u.s. is trying to isolate iran because of concerns about its nuclear program. a pipeline from turkmenistan could become a way to bring pressure t
build a gas pipeline from turkmenistan, the long-delayed project could help ease pakistan's chronic energy shortages. it's also attracts attention from the united states as a possible way of adding pressure on iran. we have a report from islamabad. >> reporter: this involves construction of an 1,800-long kilometer pipeline to supply natural gas from turkmenistan to afghanistan, pakistan, and india. turkmenistan has some of the world's largest reserves of natural gas. u.s. firms initially...
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japan needs to quickly switch to renewable energy for this option to succeed. the second option is in line with the noda administration's policy of decommissioning nuclear plants within 40 years of operation and holding off on building new ones. this plan delays the decision whether to abolish atomic energy and if sufficient efforts have been made to promote renewable alternatives and improve nuclear safety. some committee members criticized this proposal, saying it lacks direction and postpones a critical decision. the third option reflects the fact that japan has limited natural resources and keeps nuclear power in the energy portfolio, along with other sources. however, there are challenges. safe power generation and disposal of nuclear waste are just a couple of them. japanese leaders also need to convince the general public that the atomic energy is safe in the wake of the fukushima daiichi accident. the fourth option demands utility companies include the social costs of power generation in their pricing. some say nuclear plants would be abolished. consume
japan needs to quickly switch to renewable energy for this option to succeed. the second option is in line with the noda administration's policy of decommissioning nuclear plants within 40 years of operation and holding off on building new ones. this plan delays the decision whether to abolish atomic energy and if sufficient efforts have been made to promote renewable alternatives and improve nuclear safety. some committee members criticized this proposal, saying it lacks direction and...
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and we'll give you the details of that and also we'll plan to give you an in-depth report of energy policy. >>> triumph turned to tragedy in canada following an election in the french-speaking province of quebec. a gunman opened fire during a victory speech by the leader of the separatist parti quebecois. the shooting happened as pq leader pauline marois was speaking. she had just won election as the premier. security whisked her from the stage. she wasn't hurt. police arrested a suspect. he reportedly shouted the english are waking up in french. quebec is unique in largely english-speaking canada. 80% of the province speaks french. >>> the columbian government says it will begin peace talks next month. the two sides have been in conflict for nearly half a century. columbian president said talks with the forces of columbia started in the first half of october. he said the two sides have been on official contact. he announced in february that it was halting kidnappings and ready to hold peace negotiations. the rebel group has been engaged in terrorist activities. it calls for narrowing the
and we'll give you the details of that and also we'll plan to give you an in-depth report of energy policy. >>> triumph turned to tragedy in canada following an election in the french-speaking province of quebec. a gunman opened fire during a victory speech by the leader of the separatist parti quebecois. the shooting happened as pq leader pauline marois was speaking. she had just won election as the premier. security whisked her from the stage. she wasn't hurt. police arrested a...
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indian authorities are scrambling to secure the country's energy supply after a second day of power failures. lek tris grids collapsed without warning. outages affected more than 600 million people. that's more than half the population. nhk world reports from new delhi. >> indian power grids collapsed suddenly on tuesday afternoon. total 20 states and union territories in the north and east of the countries are affected. subway services ground to a halt causing chaos as travellers tried to continue their journeys by bus. concerns are mounting abou patients in hospitals that don't have generators. the authorities are lacking to restart idle hydropower stations as solution. india faces a chronic power deficit. the nation's infrastructure can't keep up with rising demand. this week's failures are said to be the last in the decade. >> this is a failure of government policy. because they -- they have no, you know, reasonable solution. >> the massive blackouts exposed the vulnerability of india's power grid. voices questioning the responsibility of the government seem likely to grow. nhk world, ne
indian authorities are scrambling to secure the country's energy supply after a second day of power failures. lek tris grids collapsed without warning. outages affected more than 600 million people. that's more than half the population. nhk world reports from new delhi. >> indian power grids collapsed suddenly on tuesday afternoon. total 20 states and union territories in the north and east of the countries are affected. subway services ground to a halt causing chaos as travellers tried...
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now we want to give back the energy and smiles through our performance. >> reporter: time to show the energy in a way that only they can. ♪ for over an hour, they put their hearts and souls into their performance. >> it was great to see folks came here all the way from japan and considering all the difficult year that it's been, it's a real symbol of hope for the future. >> i think the energy they put out is probably reflective of the energy they're putting in to rebuild. >> translator: it was a very powerful performance. we were all caught in the moment. we were able to convey the feelings from fukushima and at the same time could sense the empathy of the american people. ♪ >> reporter: the drums beat out a strong message, fukushima will never give up and will always look ahead to a brighter future. yuko chiba, nhk world, washington. >>> defense chiefs from japan and the united states are getting ready to announce details of a long awaited plan it realign american military forces in this country. it could happen as early as wednesday. confirmation comes from defense minister naok
now we want to give back the energy and smiles through our performance. >> reporter: time to show the energy in a way that only they can. ♪ for over an hour, they put their hearts and souls into their performance. >> it was great to see folks came here all the way from japan and considering all the difficult year that it's been, it's a real symbol of hope for the future. >> i think the energy they put out is probably reflective of the energy they're putting in to rebuild....
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another energy-saving campaign is now under way to avert power shortages this winter. the government and power companies are calling on households and businesses to reduce electricity usage through late march. this is to cope with heating demand during the cold season. the campaign covers all parts of the country except for the southern most prefecture of okinawa. officials are asking customers in hokkaido, japan's coldest region, to cut back on energy use by 7% from the level before the nuclear accident. this is the fourth time that japan has launched an energy-saving campaign since the disaster. >>> people in south korea are seeing signs that people in many other countries are seeing -- more and more gray hair. one out of every ten people there is over 65. president lee myung-bak focused on economic growth, but many say he failed to do anything about social welfare. and the person who succeeds him after the election this month will inherit a wealth of challenges. nhk world's kaho izumitani reports. >> reporter: people in many cities have to weave through the crowds d
another energy-saving campaign is now under way to avert power shortages this winter. the government and power companies are calling on households and businesses to reduce electricity usage through late march. this is to cope with heating demand during the cold season. the campaign covers all parts of the country except for the southern most prefecture of okinawa. officials are asking customers in hokkaido, japan's coldest region, to cut back on energy use by 7% from the level before the...
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japan's debate over atomic energy plays out on a number of levels as a new poll suggests more people want to go nuclear-free. welcome to nhk world "newsline." they know risks posed by radiation, and they don't like it. nearly half of japanese surveyed by the government say nuclear power generation should stop by the year 2030. government researchers close about 280 people at random for talks on japan's energy dependence. afterwards, they asked participants how much of the power supply should be nuclear in 2030. almost half said nuclear energy should be completely eliminated. 15% said it should make up a fraction of electricity needs, 13% said nuclear was acceptable for up to a quarter of requirements. the researchers also asked the most important factor authorities should consider in drafting the new energy policy, 3/4 of respondents said safety. 40% said a stable power supply. 16% said cost. >>> nhk world is covering this story. so, we've seen a lot of polls done on nuclear power in japan in recent days. how is this one different? >> well, researchers used something called deliberat
japan's debate over atomic energy plays out on a number of levels as a new poll suggests more people want to go nuclear-free. welcome to nhk world "newsline." they know risks posed by radiation, and they don't like it. nearly half of japanese surveyed by the government say nuclear power generation should stop by the year 2030. government researchers close about 280 people at random for talks on japan's energy dependence. afterwards, they asked participants how much of the power supply...
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. >> translator: the country is full of energy. there is a sense of optimism. people believe tomorrow will be better than today. >> reporter: this japanese sewing factory is a client of kotaka's firm. it produces suits in myanmar that have sold in japan. the factory's output is up by 50% compared to three years ago. experts say labor costs in myanmar are about one-fifth of china's. that's a big reason global manufacturers are moving in. >> translator: we think our work would go more smoothly if you had an office in myanmar. >> translator: it's important to have japanese staff monitor operations. i'll do my best to set up a local office as soon as possible. >> reporter: kotaka says doing business in myanmar has its challenges. basic infrastructure is one of them. the roads are bumpy. goods are sometimes damaged. the way goods are handled can also cause problems. >> translator: it's wrapped in just a single thin sheet. a rain shower could get the contents wet and cause damage. >> reporter: finding office space isn't easy either. businesses from around the world a
. >> translator: the country is full of energy. there is a sense of optimism. people believe tomorrow will be better than today. >> reporter: this japanese sewing factory is a client of kotaka's firm. it produces suits in myanmar that have sold in japan. the factory's output is up by 50% compared to three years ago. experts say labor costs in myanmar are about one-fifth of china's. that's a big reason global manufacturers are moving in. >> translator: we think our work would...
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he pounts out a magnitude ten earthquake would release 32 times more energy than the nine tremor that struck northeastern japan last year. the woshld's largest known earthquake hit chile in 1960 with a magnitude of 9.5. the seismologist said that would occur only under particular circumstances. for example, the fault that spans 8,800 kilometers along the northern pacific rim trench would have to shift by 20 meters. >> i'm not saying a magnitude ten earthquake will definitely occur, but people should be aware of what could happen. >> he says such an earthquake would result in tremors lasting 20 minutes to an hour and triggered tsunami for several days. >>> experts have been predicting another large quake will strike japan. one area at risk is the southern coast. officials as many as 320,000 people in the region could die. they say a major tremor could strike wakayama especially hard, killing up to 80,000 people. >>> nhk world took a look at how residents of one town are trying to prepare. >> reporter: if there's a major earthquake, people will have to head to higher ground no matter wh
he pounts out a magnitude ten earthquake would release 32 times more energy than the nine tremor that struck northeastern japan last year. the woshld's largest known earthquake hit chile in 1960 with a magnitude of 9.5. the seismologist said that would occur only under particular circumstances. for example, the fault that spans 8,800 kilometers along the northern pacific rim trench would have to shift by 20 meters. >> i'm not saying a magnitude ten earthquake will definitely occur, but...
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the government unit that promoted nuclear energy that critics are already finding loopholes in this. >> what challenges will the nra be facing over the coming months? >> there's a long list. without doubt, the most important and immediate challenge is redefining nuclear safety regulations. new standards will have to take into account the latest findings and technological advances to make sure nuclear plants can withstand natural disasters and major accidents. once the nra sets its standards, it will conduct a case-by-case review of all of japan's nuclear reactors to determine which can be brought back online. the nra plans to come up with new criteria by july of next year. one concern experts must address is the issue of seismic fault lines below some of the plants. the nra will conduct its own inspections to assess any risks of the faults to nuclear safety. >> is the strengthening of human resource also a priority for the agency? >> the diet panel investigating the nuclear accident said that the level of knowledge was insufficient. the nra will have to intensify trade programs to br
the government unit that promoted nuclear energy that critics are already finding loopholes in this. >> what challenges will the nra be facing over the coming months? >> there's a long list. without doubt, the most important and immediate challenge is redefining nuclear safety regulations. new standards will have to take into account the latest findings and technological advances to make sure nuclear plants can withstand natural disasters and major accidents. once the nra sets its...
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of energy. and the costs of nuclear fuel and electricity are relatively low. they also pose few problems in terms of global warming and would allow japan to contribute to the world with its expertise in the nuclear field. >> so, definitely some divide d opinions there. how is that affecting the recommendation made bit members of the committee of energy policy? >> officials with the ministry of economy, trade and industry used the committee's deliberations to outline five scenarios for what japan's power generation ratio could look like in 2030. four of them envision nuclear power rarbos ranging from 0% to 35%. the fifth proposal is quite different. it says the government should not define japan's energy portfolio. instead, it says they should figure out a type of power to generate based on the choices of consumers. ministry officials drew up possible outcomes for each scenario, except the fifth one. they're getting experts to look at factors such as the price of electricity, japan's trade balanc
of energy. and the costs of nuclear fuel and electricity are relatively low. they also pose few problems in terms of global warming and would allow japan to contribute to the world with its expertise in the nuclear field. >> so, definitely some divide d opinions there. how is that affecting the recommendation made bit members of the committee of energy policy? >> officials with the ministry of economy, trade and industry used the committee's deliberations to outline five scenarios...
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. >>> nuclear industry officials from around the world have gathered in seoul to discuss atomic energy safety. global leaders are also scheduled to meet next week at the nuclear security summit in south korea. nhk world's kim dae-young has more. >> reporter: some 203 representatives took part in the nuclear industry summit on friday. they exchanged views on how to make nuclear energy safer based on lessons from last year's accident at the fukushima daiichi nuclear power plant in japan. one participant said public trust in nuclear energy can be restored if they share lessons learned from the accident and learn from them. another said sharing information on nuclear technology is difficult. because it often contains confidential data. but he argued that cooperation between private companies as well as the government needs to be joint. he joined the statement that said the nuclear industry will get more actively involved in global information sharing and discussions through organizations such as the international atomic energy agency. several countries interest have scrapped nuclear energy
. >>> nuclear industry officials from around the world have gathered in seoul to discuss atomic energy safety. global leaders are also scheduled to meet next week at the nuclear security summit in south korea. nhk world's kim dae-young has more. >> reporter: some 203 representatives took part in the nuclear industry summit on friday. they exchanged views on how to make nuclear energy safer based on lessons from last year's accident at the fukushima daiichi nuclear power plant in...
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>> diversification of the energy market is very important to russia. 90% of its energy export so far have been going to europe. but europe has a debt crisis. european countries are seeking cheaper energy from other sources. so the russian government has a new plan to target asia. it's an attractive and growing market. by 2020, russia wants to increase its share of export of crude oil to asia by three times. >> is russia trying to exert more influence by using its energy oil and gas and by becoming -- sorry, becoming more stable supplier of energy? >> i believe the country wants to use its energy leaders to boost its regional influence. russia has had little to bargain with until now. its influence weakened since the end of cold war. but the asia-pacific has become the engine of the global economy. russia can no longer afford to sit on the sidelines. russia aim to use energy as a tool to negotiate on equal footing with china, the u.s. and japan over politics and security issues as well. >> thank you hideo. the leaders of the apec members have started to arrive in vladivostok for a wee
>> diversification of the energy market is very important to russia. 90% of its energy export so far have been going to europe. but europe has a debt crisis. european countries are seeking cheaper energy from other sources. so the russian government has a new plan to target asia. it's an attractive and growing market. by 2020, russia wants to increase its share of export of crude oil to asia by three times. >> is russia trying to exert more influence by using its energy oil and gas...
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the venture brings together sb energy a unit of telecom giant of soft bank. the solar plan will it is on 50 hectares. it is scheduled to be completed bin a year. the two firms signed an agreement in tokyo. the solar power facility will generate 39.5 kilowatt hours of electricity per year. that's enough to power about 11,000 households. the plant will sell the electricity it generates to power companies. >> translator: all businesses have to work on increasing systems of renewable energy every where in japan. we're going to move the plan forward. >> representatives of the two firms say they are considering additional projects they expect demand for solar power to grow. honda motor is considering buying a motorcycle factory. it aims to capture growing demand and the emerging economy of southeast asia. sources say honda will set up an office. the staff will continue duct a feasibility study. they will sell motorcycles made in c and thailand by year end. after the maker concludes an agreement with a local sales agent in myanmar. the country is said to be moving t
the venture brings together sb energy a unit of telecom giant of soft bank. the solar plan will it is on 50 hectares. it is scheduled to be completed bin a year. the two firms signed an agreement in tokyo. the solar power facility will generate 39.5 kilowatt hours of electricity per year. that's enough to power about 11,000 households. the plant will sell the electricity it generates to power companies. >> translator: all businesses have to work on increasing systems of renewable energy...
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leading the troop, what stands out in his shadow plays is the energy of the puppets. they are modeled after famous people in history, for example, the characters in a story called three kingdoms. it's one of china's most popular. he brings them back to life on the screen. they are so realistic, they even look like they breathe. >> translator: i really like it. my child also loves it. >> reporter: in may, the puppet festival took place. about 60 troops from more than 40 countries participated. one troop also performed as they are home grown puppeteers. during the festival, they attracted huge crowds but up until now, one troop has had a lot of ups and downs he learned the craft from his grandfather, but when the cultural revolution erupted in 1966, they o pressed his grandfather and family. local communities condemned the shadow plays as anti-communist. they did not allow the family to perform. >> translator: at that time no one talked to our family. i felt people were discriminating against us. >> reporter: when the cultural revolution ended, life took an about turn,
leading the troop, what stands out in his shadow plays is the energy of the puppets. they are modeled after famous people in history, for example, the characters in a story called three kingdoms. it's one of china's most popular. he brings them back to life on the screen. they are so realistic, they even look like they breathe. >> translator: i really like it. my child also loves it. >> reporter: in may, the puppet festival took place. about 60 troops from more than 40 countries...
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the fund specializes in renewable energy projects. it saw a surge of inquiries following the fukushima nuclear accident in march. >> translator: it was as if everyone began seeing the energy problem as their own. our investor numbers for mini hydro projects grew at triple the pace as before the disaster. >> reporter: of the $40 million furotochi needs for his project, $3.8 million comes from state subsidies. he had succeeded in securing the rest of it through the fund. for more than 500 ordinary citizens. whens business gets going, they can expect a yield of 3% to 7%. >> translator: the money carries the sentiments of the various people who have invested in our project. so we must work hard to live up to their expectations. >> reporter: tomohiko coyzawa lives near the hydro electric plant and is one of its investors, he grows rice and vegetables and has invested about $6,400. he has high hopes for the plant's launch. >> translator: if small hydro power plants are built in more villages and towns, they could together generate as much p
the fund specializes in renewable energy projects. it saw a surge of inquiries following the fukushima nuclear accident in march. >> translator: it was as if everyone began seeing the energy problem as their own. our investor numbers for mini hydro projects grew at triple the pace as before the disaster. >> reporter: of the $40 million furotochi needs for his project, $3.8 million comes from state subsidies. he had succeeded in securing the rest of it through the fund. for more than...
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the meltdowns, explosions and radiation leaks shook a long-held faith in atomic energy. tens of thousands of people still can't return to their homes near the facility. and crews are still trying to control the plant and prepare it for the multibillion-dollar decommissioning process. these public hearings are wrapping up, but people in japan are still looking to talk about the future of nuclear energy. civic groups have been organizing open debates. >> persolly, i want japan to use as little nuclear power as possible. >> translator: there should be various points of discussion, but we feel the government has been failing to provide appropriate information. distrust of its activities is growing. >> reporter: skepticism is growing, too. people wonder how the government will reflect public opinion and the new energy policy. one official admits it will be challenging. >> translator: it's difficult to see which kind of opinion is more important. opinions expressed at the hearings or results of opinion polls. >> reporter: the organizer of this debate says citizens want the ent
the meltdowns, explosions and radiation leaks shook a long-held faith in atomic energy. tens of thousands of people still can't return to their homes near the facility. and crews are still trying to control the plant and prepare it for the multibillion-dollar decommissioning process. these public hearings are wrapping up, but people in japan are still looking to talk about the future of nuclear energy. civic groups have been organizing open debates. >> persolly, i want japan to use as...
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that's part of an attempt to review its energy policy following last year's nuclear disaster. members of the public were presented with three options for the country's dependence on nuclear power. 0%, around 15% or between 20% and 25% by the year 2030. the cabinet office says it has received more than 80,000 opinions since early july. the expert panel is expected to conclude its analyses by the end of this month. >>> let's take a look at the latest market figures. >>> iran's president has strongly criticized saudi arabia and other nations that support anti-government forces in syria. ahmadinejad was speaking to reporters in tehran before leaving for mecca, saudi arabia, and he went there to discuss the syrian crisis with leaders in the state of islamic cooperation. ahmadinejad said the world is in a dangerous and sensitive situation. he said enemy countries are trying to get islamic states to fight each other. iran has repeatedly criticized saudi arabia, qatar and other arab nations for arming and funding government forces in syria citing close tiesh the u.s. iran supports bas
that's part of an attempt to review its energy policy following last year's nuclear disaster. members of the public were presented with three options for the country's dependence on nuclear power. 0%, around 15% or between 20% and 25% by the year 2030. the cabinet office says it has received more than 80,000 opinions since early july. the expert panel is expected to conclude its analyses by the end of this month. >>> let's take a look at the latest market figures. >>> iran's...
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. >>> japanese businesses and consuco consumers rely more and more on energy from abroad. the current account surplus for the fiscal year that ended in march showed its biggest percentage drop ever. it's half of what it was the year before. finance ministry officials said a surplus of fiscal 2011 was about $99 billion. that's down more than 52% in yen terms from the previous year. it was the first drop in three years and the biggest since comparable data became available in 1985. the drop in surplus was led by a weak trade balance. exports fell 2.8% amid a global economic slowdown. imports increased 14% due to higher imports of fossil fuels. they're needed after japanese officials shut down nuclear reactors following the accident at fukushima daiichi. the current account and balance say broad measure of foreign trade and includes income from foreign investments and dividends in addition to exports and imports. >>> china's exports showed slower growth in april for the second straight month due to lingering concerns about european debts. the chinese customs authorities said
. >>> japanese businesses and consuco consumers rely more and more on energy from abroad. the current account surplus for the fiscal year that ended in march showed its biggest percentage drop ever. it's half of what it was the year before. finance ministry officials said a surplus of fiscal 2011 was about $99 billion. that's down more than 52% in yen terms from the previous year. it was the first drop in three years and the biggest since comparable data became available in 1985. the...
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it's a relatively clean source of energy that emits little carbon die yox idea. the indonesian government is offering incentives to encourage investment. the deal includes a guarantee to buy electricity at a fixed price for 30 years. and more trading firms are expected to launch geothermal projects in indonesia over the coming years. the pakistani taliban has claimed responsibility for the murder of a chinese woman in pakistan earlier this week. the militant groups saying her killing was revenge for a crackdown on muslims in an area of western china. we have the report from islamabad. >> reporter: the chinese woman was killed on tuesday by a gunman on a motor bike. she was walking with a pakistani man in the northwestern city of pescawar. the pakistani taliban is the biggest islamist extremist group in the country. a spokesperson for the group told nhk that it was responsible. local police could not verify that, but they suspect islamist extremists are to blame. the pakistani taliban spokesperson also told nhk that the group would continue to target chinese under
it's a relatively clean source of energy that emits little carbon die yox idea. the indonesian government is offering incentives to encourage investment. the deal includes a guarantee to buy electricity at a fixed price for 30 years. and more trading firms are expected to launch geothermal projects in indonesia over the coming years. the pakistani taliban has claimed responsibility for the murder of a chinese woman in pakistan earlier this week. the militant groups saying her killing was...
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it will be losing all of its energy but that has to go somewhere. and it likely will be into these mountainsides. flooding and landslides are also going to be high at risk. definitely still watching this storm system very closely into the coming days. now further off towards the north, a cold front is diving in across the great lakes region. severe weather from the ohio river valley towards the northeast. you could be seeing severe thunderstorm activity, gusty winds and large and damaging hail. very well could be possible out of this. and behind it, cooler and more bearable weather. fight with the dog days of summer across the great lakes region. temperatures should be dropping about 10 degrees. off towards the west in the desert southwest, look at these temperatures. phoenix at 46 here on your thursday and friday. much of this region actuall under excessive heat warning. do stay inside in the ac if you can. if you have to go outside, stay hydrated and out of the sfun at all possible out here as heat streak will be very high at risk. over towards eu
it will be losing all of its energy but that has to go somewhere. and it likely will be into these mountainsides. flooding and landslides are also going to be high at risk. definitely still watching this storm system very closely into the coming days. now further off towards the north, a cold front is diving in across the great lakes region. severe weather from the ohio river valley towards the northeast. you could be seeing severe thunderstorm activity, gusty winds and large and damaging hail....
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. >>> germany's green energy policy is going through growing pains. the country uses what's called a feed in tariff system. it requireses utilities to pay companies and other clients a set price for power generated by solar and other renewables. but problems have cropped up for consumers, utilities and clean energy producers. nhk world's yusuki kimura explains. >> reporter: they are living near berlin. the german government introduced the feeding tariff 12 years ago. back then it accounted for less than 1% of the couple's electricity bill. as of last year, it increased to 15%. >> translator: electricity is essential for our daily lives. it's just like water. so it's wrong to impose a heavy burden on users like us. >> reporter: germany is now moving to abolish nuclear power generation turning to renewable energy instead. renewable energy accounted for some 20% of electricity generated in the country last year, topping nuclear power's 18% for the first time. and that leading to the feed-in tariff system. it requires utilities to purchase at a fixed rate
. >>> germany's green energy policy is going through growing pains. the country uses what's called a feed in tariff system. it requireses utilities to pay companies and other clients a set price for power generated by solar and other renewables. but problems have cropped up for consumers, utilities and clean energy producers. nhk world's yusuki kimura explains. >> reporter: they are living near berlin. the german government introduced the feeding tariff 12 years ago. back then it...
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that agency is controlled by the economy trade and industry ministry, which has promoted atomic energy. people criticized it after the fukushima accident for lacking independence. >> translator: i expect the commission to make every effort to win public understanding. so people will see that nuclear regulation has changed for the better. >> the commission will supervise a new nuclear regulatory agency employing some 500 people. noda will appoint the commission's five members when it's launched. >>> earlier, nhk world gave us a more in-depth view of this new commission. tell us what this new nuclear commission will do. >> yes, let me give you three points. first members will make emergency plans for utilities in the event of a nuclear accident. and second, they will also be in character of drawing up new nuclear safety measures for local municipalities. third, the commission will be tasked with deciding on restarting reactors in japan. you know, right now, 50 of 52 units are offline. they made the decision to separate the commission from the industry ministry in nuclear power, will make
that agency is controlled by the economy trade and industry ministry, which has promoted atomic energy. people criticized it after the fukushima accident for lacking independence. >> translator: i expect the commission to make every effort to win public understanding. so people will see that nuclear regulation has changed for the better. >> the commission will supervise a new nuclear regulatory agency employing some 500 people. noda will appoint the commission's five members when...
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abe has also criticized noda's energy policy, he said abolishing all nuclear plants is not the protocol and would hurt industry. he also said monetary easing is needed in order to overcome deflation and a stronger yen. >> here in japan we have the new party, japan restoration party, being called the third poll of japanese politics. it's become very popular. how does abe view them? >> he's focusing on the every move of the new party carefully. many japanese voters have known party leader toru hashimoto for quite a while. he's the mayor of osaka. he has often commented on tv. he's a populist and a nationalist. the polls suggest that his party will win more seats than the ruling dpj in the general election. his party could be a strong rival for the ldp. but no party is expected to win a majority alone. so the new ldp leader abe may need to form a coalition with hashimoto's japan restoration party. >> we know the election is looming, although we don't know when. what happens next? >> abe will have to put the process in motion and he'll have to put the pressure on prime minister noda to hold
abe has also criticized noda's energy policy, he said abolishing all nuclear plants is not the protocol and would hurt industry. he also said monetary easing is needed in order to overcome deflation and a stronger yen. >> here in japan we have the new party, japan restoration party, being called the third poll of japanese politics. it's become very popular. how does abe view them? >> he's focusing on the every move of the new party carefully. many japanese voters have known party...
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the indonesia government is focusing on geothermal power as a new energy source. it wants geothermal energy to make up 40% of the additional electricity it plans to supply by 2014. the government also plans to increase geothermal power generation by eight-fold by 2025. to achieve that, the government expects foreign firms with deep pockets and rich technical no how to lead the charge. he works at the indonesian representative office of a japanese trading house. this company and a european partner firm have invested about $1.5 billion in a geoothermal project. they'll break ground in august and complete the development by 2016. >> translator: we know there are geothermal resources down there but we can't always access them. we do face a huge risk. >> reporter: the company's position to join the high risk project was helped by the endnesia government's electricity buy back program to get private firms involved in geo thermal projects, the government planned to purchase electricity generated by geothermal energy. the plan is guaranteed for 30 years. >> the current pr
the indonesia government is focusing on geothermal power as a new energy source. it wants geothermal energy to make up 40% of the additional electricity it plans to supply by 2014. the government also plans to increase geothermal power generation by eight-fold by 2025. to achieve that, the government expects foreign firms with deep pockets and rich technical no how to lead the charge. he works at the indonesian representative office of a japanese trading house. this company and a european...
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the kids get to work. >> translator: the children have incredible energy. i have a feeling that chocolate project movement is going to spread across japan. hopefully, it will really take off. >> group members say the profit from one bag of chocolate can feed one child in east africa for ten dis. >>> an earthquake that jolted a nation. a tsunami that swallowed a coastline, a nuclear plant that spiralled out of control. japan marks the first anniversary of the march 11th disaster. what lessons have been learned? find out on "newsline" starting monday, march 5th, then sunday, join us at 2:00 p.m. japan time for lessons of march 11th, one year on. >>> we have weather up next. >>> hi welcome back. let's start off with talking about japan. high pressure dominated much of the country with bringing the dry and cold weather, but things are going to be looking different starting tuesday. tuesday afternoon this rain band will be moving in and then this low pressure system is a developing one just south of japan. that's going to bring us precipitation in the pacific si
the kids get to work. >> translator: the children have incredible energy. i have a feeling that chocolate project movement is going to spread across japan. hopefully, it will really take off. >> group members say the profit from one bag of chocolate can feed one child in east africa for ten dis. >>> an earthquake that jolted a nation. a tsunami that swallowed a coastline, a nuclear plant that spiralled out of control. japan marks the first anniversary of the march 11th...
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leaders of the main political parties debated the future of nuclear power in the country's energy mix. prime minister yoshihiko noda presented the position of the ruling democratic party. he pledged to aim for a shutdown of all nuclear plants by the end of the 2030s. >> translator: i believe that after last year's nuclear accident the public is determined to get rid of nuclear power and to shut down the plants. we need to promote realistic policies that respond to these expectations. >> one of noda's main opponents, liberal democratic party leader shinzo abe said nuclear power should not be a matter of black or white. >> translator: after experiencing such a severe nuclear accident, we've all decided that japan should depend on nuclear power as little as possible. but the ldp's position is not to simply say let's go nuclear-free. that's because we're a responsible party. >> abe said the real issue is how to secure enough electricity. he added it would be unreasonable to rely on renewable energy sources as they have yet to be fully developed. the leader of the newly formed tomorrow par
leaders of the main political parties debated the future of nuclear power in the country's energy mix. prime minister yoshihiko noda presented the position of the ruling democratic party. he pledged to aim for a shutdown of all nuclear plants by the end of the 2030s. >> translator: i believe that after last year's nuclear accident the public is determined to get rid of nuclear power and to shut down the plants. we need to promote realistic policies that respond to these expectations....
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. >>> indonesia is facing a serious energy short fall. there is simply not enough supply to meet the needs of its expanding economy. as a solution, the government is hurrying to tap into an abundant resource deep underground. nhk world went to see the front line of geothermal power. >> reporter: this steam is like the breath of the planet. produced by magma about 2 kilometers below the surface. the power plant is the newest and one of the largest geothermal power stations in indonesia. it will soon start operating, a symbol of geothermal revolution taking place in indonesia. >> we have almost 40% in the world. we still have a use. >> reporter: the island of indonesia has volcanos. the country boasts some of the largest geothermal resources in the world. unlike wind or solar, geothermal can run 24 hours a day. it produces almost no carbon dioxide. and for indonesia, it is also a potential solution to the country's dependence on imports of foreign oil. >> we have problem with the production of oil. and the oil production decreasing about 9%
. >>> indonesia is facing a serious energy short fall. there is simply not enough supply to meet the needs of its expanding economy. as a solution, the government is hurrying to tap into an abundant resource deep underground. nhk world went to see the front line of geothermal power. >> reporter: this steam is like the breath of the planet. produced by magma about 2 kilometers below the surface. the power plant is the newest and one of the largest geothermal power stations in...